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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 01/07/2026

You can also see schools and colleges showcasing their #PartnershipGrants projects at the #SummerScience Exhibition on Thursday and Friday. Discover more about their fascinating research projects on climate change, astronomy, geology and more: royalsociety.org/science-even...

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Young Researcher Zone poster gallery | Royal Society

The Young Researcher Zone showcases investigative work being undertaken by school students across the UK as part of the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants scheme.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 01/07/2026

@durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are part of one of the most ambitious studies of the Universe ever undertaken. The Vera C Rubin Observatory’s LSST digital camera will spend 10 years capturing the entire southern sky! 👉 tinyurl.com/mvdskhku @lsstuk.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social

A field of stars against a black backdrop.

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Martin Bourne 🏳️‍🌈 @astromartin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It is both deeply frustrating and disappointing that this line keeps getting trotted out. Flat cash means real-terms cuts in an already difficult financial situation, and the treatment of the scientific community is, quite frankly, condescending. #astro #STFC

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

At today's UKRI board meeting, the fate of UK particle physics and astronomy will likely be decided. Have we done enough to convince the powers-that-be to halt the proposed funding cuts? 🤞 Read Prof. Hiranya Peiris in Nature today eloquently explaining why these cuts are wrong.🧪🔭⚛️ 📖: rdcu.be/friwM

Restructuring research funding as a choice between discovery and application gets the economics wrong, the evidence wrong and the people wrong.

A premise is gaining traction in science policy on both sides of the Atlantic: that fundamental and applied research are competing claims on the same budget, and that the balance must shift towards application. In the USA, the current administration has proposed cuts of billions of dollars to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. In the UK, the national funding agency UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is restructuring its portfolio around government growth priorities, with curiosity-driven research nominally protected but the grant lines that actually fund investigators under severe pressure. The language varies — ‘doing fewer things better’, ‘aligning research with industrial strategy’ — but the underlying logic is the same. Fundamental science, the argument goes, is a luxury that becomes dispensable when budgets are tight. This premise is wrong, and the consequences of acting on it are already visible.

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Euclid UK @eucliduk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We're going on tour! 🚅 🧪 You can meet #HumansOfEuclid from across the UK at @royalsociety.org's #SummerScience Exhibition 2026 as we bring you Euclid: The Dark Universe Detective. 🌌

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Laura Porro @laurabporro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Now some really exciting news - together with @leaveylab.bsky.social at @unisouthampton.bsky.social myself representing @ucl.ac.uk will be co-leading one of the 13 flagship exhibits for @royalsociety.org #SummerScience Exhibition! @ucl-c4ia.bsky.social @ucllifesciences.bsky.social

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Euclid UK @eucliduk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Euclid, the dark universe has arrived at the @royalsociety.org's #SummerScience exhibition! Our team of scientists, engineers and public engagement professionals, ranging from undergraduate students to senior professors, will be here until Sunday...

A group photo of today's team at the Euclid, the dark universe detective exhibit. In the foreground is a 1:8 scale model of the Euclid space telescope, facing toward the camera. Behind in the middle of the area are 8 volunteers in white Euclid t-shirts, all smiling. Surrounding them are colourful interpretation boards of Euclid images and interactives.

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Sadiah Qureshi 🦈 @sadiahqureshi.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Delighted to be contributing to the Royal Society’s Summer Science series of talks celebrating David Attenborough’s 100th birthday until 5 July. I’ll be in conversation with Subhadra Das about extinction. Details of the talks, including mine, here. #SummerScience royalsociety.org/science-even...

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Attenborough at 100: a weekend of wildlife | Royal Society

A series of film talks, panels and screenings in celebration of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

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Tobias Weinzierl @tobiasweinzierl.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Great to be back in Munich for the ExaHyPE anniversary workshop. Great talk by Han @icc-durham.bsky.social on ExaGRyPE.

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Featuring the Universe Makers exhibit from the ICC, CEA at @durhamphysics.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk @royalsociety.org #SummerScience with help from University of Sussex, Imperial and Portsmouth

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 08/05/2026

Our physicists are pushing the boundaries of research - contributing to major advances in our understanding of the Universe. Read more about some of their outstanding work 👉 tinyurl.com/yc45pa2u @durhamphysics.bsky.social | @icc-durham.bsky.social | @ukri.org | @dirac-hpc.bsky.social

A computer simulation of the growth of cosmic structure, galaxies and quasars showing a web-like formation in purple, pink and yellows.

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Cosmos to Clinic: Towards Personalised Cancer Care inspired by Astrophysics - Public Lecture 6pm on Tuesday 5th May, free Durham University Chemistry department We dive deep into how the mysteries of the universe are shaping the future of cancer treatment. www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

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Public lecture: Cosmos to Clinic: Towards Personalised Cancer Care inspired by Astrophysics - Durham University

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 10/04/2026

@durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social researchers are using their cosmology skills to improve treatment for people with triple-negative breast cancer. The initial “curiosity-driven” research behind this work was funded by the STFC / @ukri.org. 👉 tinyurl.com/mphek8vn

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 20/04/2026

@durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social are taking us back nine billion years in time to understand the formation of our Milky Way! Their new movie is available in 3D VR format for schools and science outreach. See the full movie and discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/d7yppeem @ukri.org

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 28/04/2026

@icc-durham.bsky.social @durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are part of the FLAMINGO project, which has released one of the largest datasets in cosmology! This gives scientists worldwide a new way to explore how the Universe evolves 👉 tinyurl.com/339vteyc @dirac-hpc.bsky.social, @ukri.org

A visualisation of the most massive cluster in the simulation of a cube. Blue, purple, yellow and white colours swirl against a dark blue backdrop.

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Martin Bourne 🏳️‍🌈 @astromartin.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A sharp post by @jim-wild.bsky.social, while the no reduction from current levels statement from UKRI re PPAN postdoc numbers sounds reassuring, it’s actually very concerning given the current baseline…

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 01/04/2026

Our @durhamphysics.bsky.social @icc-durham.bsky.social researchers will be bringing their Universe Makers exhibit to #SummerScience! You'll be able to see how they model our Universe and explore a live, real-time simulation of the cosmos, flying past stars, galaxies and black holes. We can't wait!

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 27/02/2026

Did you know that @durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are involved in the search for life on distant planets? They're investigating how a UK-led team could design and build a core instrument for the new NASA Habitable Worlds mission due to launch in the 2040s 👉 tinyurl.com/3fmwfyur

A close up of an Earth-like planet with the blackness of space behind. Text on the image reads "Our scientists are involved in the search for habitable worlds."

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 03/02/2026

From the US Air Force to pioneering astrophysicist✨🔭 @astroradioleah.bsky.social shows how diverse experiences lead to scientific innovation. Leah's research is reshaping our understanding of galaxy evolution 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @durhamphysics.bsky.social #DUinspire #DUSpotlightOn

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 30/01/2026

@durhamphysics.bsky.social is a major partner in @eso.org’s new BlueMUSE telescope instrument. BlueMUSE will help us see massive stars in the Milky Way and view the distant Universe 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

The concept for one of the BlueMUSE spectrographs. The image from the telescope is split into 16 separate slices and enters the spectrograph at the top left.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 26/01/2026

Our @durhamphysics.bsky.social astronomers have helped create the highest resolution map of the dark matter that threads through our Universe - showing the mysterious substance’s influence on the formation of stars, galaxies and planets. Discover more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Revealing dark matter’s influence on the Universe - Durham University

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The @durhamphysics.bsky.social now has an account here to tell you about the latest Physics research news @durham.ac.uk

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 12/01/2026

Experts in our Department of Physics, led by Dr Simone Scaringi have discovered a mysterious bow shock wave around a dead star. With the source of this energy leak a mystery, the discovery could challenge understandings of star evolution. Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @eso.org

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 02/12/2025

Missed our webinar on ERC Plus Grants? We've got a shorter interview that walks you through the essentials. A clear overview of eligibility, funding and how the selection process will work. 👉 youtu.be/TU2ymXwm-Cw?... #ChooseEuropeforScience

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What should you know about the ERC Plus Grants?

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

do we really need a top-heavy stellar initial mass function to match the number counts and redshift distributions of dusty star forming galaxies at intermediate redshifts, along with observations of local galaxies?

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

An application of Bayesian Optimisation to the problem of finding the parameters of galaxy formation models for different calibration datasets. A paper from the thesis of Edward Elliott Department of Physics Durham University lnkd.in/eY2iKycV

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 21/10/2025

First light for 4MOST! 🔭 Global telescope collaboration @4most-eu.bsky.social captures its first light, beginning a scientific journey to reveal how galaxies and stars form and evolve. Discover Durham’s role in this project 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @icc-durham.bsky.social

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New Telescope Captures First Light in Chile - Durham University

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Featuring ICC/CEA's Peder Norberg @durham.ac.uk Department of Physics.

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Quantum Light and Matter at Durham University @durhamqlm.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

QLM is hiring! We're looking for a new Assistant Professor in QLM. This position is a theory position. Please find the job description below in this thread. For any academia-related queries, please contact Ifan Hughes (i.g.hughes@durham.ac.uk). We look forward to receiving your application!

A photo of the QLM group stood outside the main physics building on campus, featuring staff and PhD students.

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Congratulations to Professor Ryan Cooke from the CEA, Department of Physics who is the joint recipient of the 2025 Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize @durham-university.bsky.social @ukri.org

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Ifan Hughes @ifanghughes.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It was a pleasure to organise and chair a meeting to celebrate 30 years of experimental @durhamqlm.bsky.social & @etotheipiequals.bsky.social 60th. Here are the 4 speakers.

The four speakers and the current head of section and former head of section.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 01/04/2025

Congratulations to cosmologist @apontzen.bsky.social, who has been appointed to the Council of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, one of the UK’s main research funding bodies. Find out more: tinyurl.com/whbnert8 #DUresearch

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 14/04/2025

Dr Tobias Franzen and Dr Liam Gallagher from our Physics Department have been awarded prestigious #Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowships by EPSRC. Congratulations! Learn more: brnw.ch/21wRYTn #WorldQuantumDay

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Institute for Computational Cosmology @icc-durham.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Welcome to the new account for the Institute for Computational Cosmology @durham-university.bsky.social

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